Sam shot Bobby a look filled with anger and despair and Bobby simply shrugged, turning his attention to Harry. "You should check out the annex later. Never even used that word once in my life before my friend had one built. That's the most accessible part of the house, for me. Reckon it might be more your speed than their smelly old rooms."

And maybe he just wanted to give Harry something to talk about that wasn't related to the tension between the brothers. Sam walked into the kitchen behind Matty, opening a drawer noisily and getting out cutlery. They never really set the table much, but he did want to give Harry a good impression. Which was why he'd been hoping Matty wouldn't be around. "...thanks for getting food."

There. He was trying.